Problem with your PC’s sound playback or needs to boost the microphone recording level?
No worries, the old sound settings is just like an all-in-one solution to tweak or narrow down any sound settings. But many users couldn’t find the taskbar’s old sound settings in Windows 11, which is still available in Windows 10.
Tweaking sounds, enabling/disabling speakers, and testing the speaker is only possible from the old sound settings. You will also need to draw out the ancient sound settings to configure the playback speakers in your new Windows 11 PC.
In this article, I will guide you on how to open old sound settings in Windows 11. So, read till the end to find the quickest way to open it.
Let’s get started!
How to Open Old Sound Settings in Windows 11
In Windows 10, you can still open old sound settings by right-clicking on the taskbars sound icon. It’s not available in Windows 11. To access this, you will need to follow specific methods. Old settings are a must to change Windows notifications and other sound settings.
If you don’t like your PC to play sounds while starting up, there is no other option but to turn it off from the obsolete sound settings. So, let’s jump into the methods to open the old settings.
Here are the methods to launch old sound settings in Windows 11:
1. Open sound settings from Windows Search
This method is an easy one. You will not need to move around and click on so many options to get into the sound settings. Still, if you find launching the app through a search difficult, let me show the steps.
Here are the steps to launch old sound settings from Windows Search:
- Press Windows Key and type sound.
- Click once on Change system Sound.
There you go, you have successfully launched your desired old sound settings. I hope you find this way quite a simple one. Let’s move on to another method.
Also, learn how to Fix Sound Keeps Cutting Out Windows 11.
2. Open sound settings from Windows Settings
You can open the sound settings but the old one from Windows 11’s Settings app. Probably you may not find it in the same way as you used to in Windows 10. Microsoft has implemented this old sound setting inside Windows 11 Sound Settings.
So, look at the steps to bring out that old masterpiece sound settings app.
Here are the steps to open old sound settings from the Windows Settings app:
- Press Windows Key + I to launch Windows Settings.
- Click on System, which is the first option.
- Select Sound and scroll down a bit to look for the Advanced section.
- Click on More sound settings.
You have successfully launched the legendary sound settings app in Windows 11.
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3. Open sound settings via the Run command
You can also use the sound settings app from the Run. Just type the Run commands, and you are good to go. You don’t need a computer science degree to run a simple one-line Run command.
Here are the steps to open sound settings via the Run command:
- Press Windows key + R to launch Run.
- Type the following line and hit Enter key or click the OK button.
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After hitting the Enter key, it will launch the old but good sound settings app at that instance. Told you it’s that simple.
4. Open sound settings from command prompt (CMD)
Not just with Run, you can also open the sound settings from the command prompt. The short form of the command prompt is CMD, and you can just say it’s an acronym of command. Launching the old sound settings app is a simple method like the previous one. Let’s take a look at the steps.
Here are the steps to open old sound settings from CMD:
- Press Windows Key + R and type in cmd in the Run box.
- Type the following command and hit Enter key on the keyboard.
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After that, you will find that the old sound settings app is launched within a second. Commands are simple for both Run and CMD. Now, you can change whatever settings you want from this masterpiece sound controller of Windows.
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5. Open sound settings from the sound icon in the Taskbar
You can also open the sound settings from the taskbar’s sound icon. You can find the Sounds option after you right-click the sound icon in Windows 10. But in Windows 11, the option is not available. Moreover, you can still launch the app from the taskbar sound icon.
Here are the steps to open old sound settings from the taskbar sound icon:
- Right-click on the sound icon from the taskbar.
- Click on Sound settings.
- Scroll down and click on the More sound settings under the Advanced section.
There you go, you have opened the elderly sound settings app of Windows.
How to open Old Sound Mixer in Windows 11
Windows 11 blends the sound mixer inside the Settings > Sound > Volume mixer. You will find it too good to control all the sound, especially the volumes for each app.
Like the sound settings app, if you still miss the old sound mixer, you are in good luck. This article also covers how to open/launch the old sound mixer in Windows 11.
Here are the steps to launch the old sound mixer in Windows 11:
- Right-click on the Windows start icon and launch Run by clicking on it.
- Type the following command in the Run box and hit Enter key.
sndvol
You have effectively launched the old but the best sound controller app. From there, you can control all the app’s sound levels. You can launch the sound settings app by clicking on the System sound computer logo.
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FAQs
How to open the old sound settings app in Windows 10?
Right-click on the sound icon from the end of the taskbar beside time & date. Click on Sound from the context menu. You will open the classic sound settings app.
How can I open the old sound mixer in Windows 10/11?
Open the Run dialogue box by pressing the Windows key + R. Then type sndvol and hit Enter key from the keyboard or click on the OK button in the Run box.
What is Mono audio in Windows 11 Sound settings?
If you turn on Mono audio in Windows 11, your PC’s left and right channel audio will combine into one channel. You will miss the surrounding sounds. In contrast, Stereo sound will produce sound by separating the left and right sound channels, which makes immersive sound quality.
Conclusion
There is a saying that old is gold. The saying goes for the Windows old sound settings app. Hardcore Windows users are always fascinated by the old apps. You can still access the app directly from Windows 10, but this is not the same for Windows 11.
To return the good old feelings, I have implemented the quickest methods to lauch the old sound settings app. I hope you have read till the end and found each method super easy.
So, enjoy controlling your PC’s sound with the ancient sound settings app because the older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune.
Peace out!
